My wife and I have been going back and forth on whether to join the DVC or not and having done my research i 'think' i've finally got my head around all the intricacies of it.

We're now looking for some advice from experienced members and generally helpful Disney fans to help with the decision.

So for a bit of background, i've been looking at the resale market as the prices buying direct seem especially high for what we'd...

Help with DVC decision for UK - Checking the numbers.....]]>17Best Disney TicketsThu, 08 Feb 2018 11:30:48 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/best-disney-tickets.3391790/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/best-disney-tickets.3391790/invalid@example.com (hsc3boys)hsc3boys
If you only do one trip a year (taking into consideration the cost of flights and time to get there) I can't see as we would go more than once a year, is it not better to just buy a 14 or 21 day ticket from the Disney Web site as this gives you access to the water parks, a game of crazy golf each day and Disney quest as well if I remember rightly?]]>17Vacation PlannerSat, 27 Jan 2018 13:12:25 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/vacation-planner.3659482/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/vacation-planner.3659482/invalid@example.com (MadScouser)MadScouser
BUT ...

Do DVC still send out by post the 'Vacation Planner' guides ?

Trying to plan our next trip in Dec , and we realise we haven't got paper planning guides recently - only online guides]]>5DVC + Dining Plan in GBPThu, 25 Jan 2018 08:22:34 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-dining-plan-in-gbp.3527486/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-dining-plan-in-gbp.3527486/invalid@example.com (RossK)RossK
Does anyone know if its possible to add the dining plan to a DVC reservation, but at the UK GBP price? In the UK, the deluxe dining plan is £73.99/day, where as the US DVC price appears to be $111.73. At the current exchange rate, that makes it quite a bit more expensive per day. This would be for a 2017 booking, if that makes any difference.]]>19Renting out DVC points from uk.Wed, 17 Jan 2018 22:24:02 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/renting-out-dvc-points-from-uk.3657487/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/renting-out-dvc-points-from-uk.3657487/invalid@example.com (Hollister1)Hollister1
How do we go about renting our dvc point living in uk? Are there any broker in uk who find customers for you?

If we rent points out through US broker, 30% tax will be deducted.

Many thanks]]>4List of UK DVC DISers!Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:47:45 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/list-of-uk-dvc-disers.384468/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/list-of-uk-dvc-disers.384468/invalid@example.com (Hilary)HilaryHere's a list of UK DVC members who post on this board!

1andrea (Andrea, John and Olivia) - June 2006 - SSR

15isto2 - Jan 2010 - AKV

acr4bbe (Adrian, Floss and Rebecca) - September 2004 - SSR

ALBA (Ross & Andrea) - Sept 2001 - VWL, Sept 2002 - VB

Alexandjohn - 1996

Alex's Mummy (Andy, Rachel and Alex) - May 2008 - SSR

Ali and boyz (David, Alison, David and Craig) - July 2005 - SSR

AlisonB & Bonzo (Shaun) - 2007 - VWL...

List of UK DVC DISers!]]>436rentingSun, 19 Nov 2017 20:43:08 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/renting.3618965/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/renting.3618965/invalid@example.com (misspickle)misspickle
can someone please explain how dvc works, i would like to rent somewhere for over xmas in the future i'm researching my options at the moment..
there will be 5 in my party prefer a 2BR

Thanks in advance

Errin]]>3DVC discount at UNIQLO Disney Springs?Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:42:22 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-discount-at-uniqlo-disney-springs.3646744/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-discount-at-uniqlo-disney-springs.3646744/invalid@example.com (Matt Cromie)Matt Cromie3How to finance DVC while in Florida?Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:50:10 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/how-to-finance-dvc-while-in-florida.3594174/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/how-to-finance-dvc-while-in-florida.3594174/invalid@example.com (JennyG95)JennyG95
My question is, how do you go about financing your membership? I remember the DVC cast member saying that it can only be done in the US but I just wondered how you go about doing it and if there was anything in specific you needed to bring with you? (birth certificate, proof of address, etc...)

We go back to WDW in September and that is when I think we would plan on...

How to finance DVC while in Florida?]]>34How do you arrange your holiday?Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:00:02 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/how-do-you-arrange-your-holiday.3634112/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/how-do-you-arrange-your-holiday.3634112/invalid@example.com (MikeGS)MikeGS
I normally inhabit the DCL sections of these boards, but last time we were on the Magic I accidentally went to the DVC presentation on board (ie I was wondering what the blue flashy bracelets they were giving out were and when I got to the door to investigate was give a free drink and ushered to a seat... and being British I was too polite to say no... and anyway the kids were in the Oceaneers Lab). My wife and I were quite interested but it was the wrong time for us. However, now...

Help FIRPTA W7]]>1Advice with taking friendsWed, 26 Jul 2017 12:08:46 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/advice-with-taking-friends.3608055/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/advice-with-taking-friends.3608055/invalid@example.com (Marky123)Marky123
Just wondered if anyone has had any experience travelling with a child who is not part of their family. We are going from the UK and taking DD's friend who will be 14 at time of travel.
Her parents have done a letter through their solicitor giving us permission to take their daughter with us and it has been notorised. We also have medical permission should she need it.
Struggling to find another...

Advice with taking friends]]>1DVCResaleMarket.comTue, 11 Jul 2017 18:31:10 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvcresalemarket-com.3617353/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvcresalemarket-com.3617353/invalid@example.com (WDWMAD)WDWMAD
We are currently exploring buying into DVC via resale and a property with the exact points we would like has become available on dvcresalemarket.com.

Does anybody have any experience with this company and could offer their opinion on them, also, I can't seem to find any of their Terms & Conditions on their website and I would really like to look over them before I make an offer on the property.

Thanks again.]]>2New member!Sun, 02 Jul 2017 21:32:18 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/new-member.3573952/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/new-member.3573952/invalid@example.com (Sean91)Sean91
Just put an offer in which has been accepted so hopefully if Disney don't exercise ROFR we are members Cross your fingers for us please as I'm pooping pavement slabs ]]>3Legal advice when buying into DVC from UKMon, 01 May 2017 19:03:29 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/legal-advice-when-buying-into-dvc-from-uk.3502316/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/legal-advice-when-buying-into-dvc-from-uk.3502316/invalid@example.com (tomski199)tomski199
We're from the UK and just in the process of signing contracts for our purchase / membership of DVC at Polynesian (Florida law), buying directly from Disney.

We've been through all the documents and are broadly happy with them, we think.

Has anyone buying from the UK referred the documents to a solicitor/attorney in either in the UK or US? Do we need to?
We're having trouble finding a UK firm willing to look at the contracts for us.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated -...

Legal advice when buying into DVC from UK]]>5Do you ever feel disadvantaged being a UK DVC'erWed, 12 Apr 2017 18:35:06 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/do-you-ever-feel-disadvantaged-being-a-uk-dvcer.3361341/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/do-you-ever-feel-disadvantaged-being-a-uk-dvcer.3361341/invalid@example.com (Chris and Pooh)Chris and Pooh
I thought I would pose this question as for the last 11 years we have been very fortunate to be members of DVC and have visited nearly all the resorts at DW. However it has been annoying at times that when I have tried to book and on many occasions there has only been partial availability. This has meant going on a wait list in hope that a day/ or days becomes available. This is of course because US members and their relatively close proximity to DW are able to make short visits of one...

Do you ever feel disadvantaged being a UK DVC'er]]>26DLP reservation with DVC - how to add breakfast to ressie?Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:42:08 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dlp-reservation-with-dvc-how-to-add-breakfast-to-ressie.3587133/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dlp-reservation-with-dvc-how-to-add-breakfast-to-ressie.3587133/invalid@example.com (Everything Eeyore)Everything Eeyore
The DVC have said that they can't do it and to contact DLP. DLP have said that they can't add it and it can't be booked on check-in and to contact the reservation centre to add on breakfast. The reservation centre have said they can't add it and to contact DVC! I seem to be going round in circles and...

DVC making the sums work]]>8DVC - Help me decide!!Thu, 02 Feb 2017 21:47:24 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-help-me-decide.3521861/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-help-me-decide.3521861/invalid@example.com (melchar)melchar
I'm currently in WDW on visit number 15. I visited the open house at SSR and am considering entering in to the DVC. I would like opinions as to whether it is worth it for UK residents. We are a family of 4 and would need to travel in school holidays. We tend to stay in moderate resorts although have done deluxe a couple of times and would love to do more. I'm thinking maybe 100 points with a trip every 2/3 years. By the time you factor in flights, tickets etc would I save money or am I...

DVC - Help me decide!!]]>21DVC duesThu, 05 Jan 2017 11:23:56 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-dues.3569271/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-dues.3569271/invalid@example.com (RDP)RDP2Booking DVC reservation for the first time.Sun, 13 Nov 2016 21:10:59 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/booking-dvc-reservation-for-the-first-time.3560285/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/booking-dvc-reservation-for-the-first-time.3560285/invalid@example.com (Andrew*A)Andrew*A
We are new to DVC and are looking to make our first reservation. I have a couple of questions.
We are looking to book for 14 nights. We are within the 11 month window for our home resort but will not be able to book the full 14 nights until Monday. Is it advisable to book the 12 nights now and then add the 2 nights when they become available?
If we make the booking over the telephone, is there a number we can call in the UK or do we have to make an international call to the US?]]>3Help with W-7 form...aaahhh!!Sat, 12 Nov 2016 18:19:11 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/help-with-w-7-form-aaahhh.3557822/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/help-with-w-7-form-aaahhh.3557822/invalid@example.com (Waves70)Waves70
I'm completely new to posting, though have been following for quite some time.

I'm need some nerdy technical help filling out my W-7 form.

This is my 3rd attempt at filling it out, having been rejected twice before!!

My plan is to rent out spare DVC pts, probably via Davids or DVC Rental but I need a ITIN to do this (hence the W-7 form).

Under section 'h', I'm putting 'Exception 1d - Rental Income'

Treaty country is clearly UK, but what is the Treaty Article Number to cover...

Help with W-7 form...aaahhh!!]]>6booking timeMon, 08 Aug 2016 06:11:57 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/booking-time.3534175/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/booking-time.3534175/invalid@example.com (happyj)happyj]]>2Using the magical express.Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:07:39 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/using-the-magical-express.3486637/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/using-the-magical-express.3486637/invalid@example.com (Andrew*A)Andrew*A13DVC rentals. Are they a specific room or randomly allocated at check in?Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:32:29 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-rentals-are-they-a-specific-room-or-randomly-allocated-at-check-in.3519086/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-rentals-are-they-a-specific-room-or-randomly-allocated-at-check-in.3519086/invalid@example.com (MarkyMoo)MarkyMoo
I'm new to the DVC system and have just reserved a Villa via an agent for November. This will be the first time I've ever booked accommodation at WDW via DVC. So am I renting a particular villa/unit that is owned by someone, or will the Villa be randomly allocated upon check in at guest services?

Thanks in advance]]>4Short by 4 points......Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:20:38 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/short-by-4-points.3528405/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/short-by-4-points.3528405/invalid@example.com (SianBeau)SianBeau
We are 28 points short of what we need for the whole Vacation. I've just spoken to member services and the maximum one time usage points they've said I can purchase is 24, which leaves us 4 short! Does anyone know how we...

Short by 4 points......]]>3DVC UK Transfer or ownershipSat, 25 Jun 2016 12:22:28 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-uk-transfer-or-ownership.3521648/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-uk-transfer-or-ownership.3521648/invalid@example.com (Sjw235)Sjw235Resale - UK buyers? Good deals? Booking 2 weeks?Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:51:16 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/resale-uk-buyers-good-deals-booking-2-weeks.3516568/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/resale-uk-buyers-good-deals-booking-2-weeks.3516568/invalid@example.com (Mdktf)Mdktf
Thinking of buying resale - we are limited to school holidays and just wondered what people purchased in the UK.

As we always go for at least 2 weeks we would need 300 points to stop at monorail resorts (we love GF) but purchase price at AKL (which we also love) is so much cheaper and a better buy in option for UK visitors?